Tiffin Motorhomes WAYFARER 2021, Руководство пользователя

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CONTINUED
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT CONTINUED
MODIFICATIONS TO YOUR MOTORHOME
Consult Tiffin Motorhomes for guidance prior to making any modifications to your Wayfarer
motorhome. It is important that changes be completed by a qualified service firm to ensure
moisture intrusion or accumulation problems do not occur.
WET AREAS
Areas that are exposed to water spills or leaks should be dried as soon as possible and
definitely within 24 to 48 hours. Drying areas quickly minimizes the chance for moisture
damage and possible mold growth., which can begin to form colonies within 48 hours.
A variety of methods can be used to help the drying process:
• Remove excess water with an extraction vacuum.
• Use portable fans to move air across the surface.
• Because moisture is key to mold issues, treat all signs of condensation and spills seriously
and deal with them promptly. Failure to deal with a moisture issue promptly may cause
more severe issues where none initially existed, or may make a small problem much
worse.
• Learn to recognize the signs of mold - don't paint over or cover up suspicious
discoloration until you are sure it is not mold.
The affected surface must first be cleaned and dried; residual staining may be painted.
• Be sure to understand and eliminate the source of moisture accumulation as a part of the
cleanup. Otherwise, the same issues will simply reoccur.
• Small amounts of mold should be cleaned as soon as it appears. Small areas of mold
should be cleaned using a detergent/soapy solution or an appropriate motorhome
household cleaner.
Gloves should be worn during cleaning. The cleaned area should then be thoroughly
dried. Dispose of any sponges or rags used to clean mold.
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